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S.2358: Wise Investment in Children Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - July 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Wise Investment in Children Act of 2019 or the WIC Act of 2019 This bill expands eligibility for children to receive benefits under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Specifically, the bill allows states to extend eligibility for the program until the period that ends on the earlier of the sixth birthday of a child or when the child enters kindergarten; extends the certification period under the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| July 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |